Green Car Congress

JULY 2, 2015

Flexibility: the high-voltage battery can be recharged from conventional domestic power sockets, the BMW i Wallbox or at public charging stations. The power electronics, including the charging generator, can be found next to the electric motor above the rear axle. Accelerator kickdown brings the combustion engine into play.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 30, 2009

The morning session started out with an hour long press conference, the highlight being the unveiling of the Volt’s 230 mpg preliminary EPA city fuel economy finding ( earlier post ), as well as a tour showing selected elements from the studios of the four GM North American brands: Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac. Click to enlarge.

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GM Buick Fuel Economy Economy 262

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 12, 2024

Carbon neutrality for all Honda products and corporate activities by 2050. A fairly conventional look Through a chemical process, the fuel cell uses hydrogen and oxygen to create electricity to power the motor and charge the lithium-ion battery. DC Fast Charging is not available. seconds in 0-60 mph runs.

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Honda Hydrogen Plug-in Hybrid 70

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 14, 2009

In Tokyo, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) formally announced the introduction of the Prius Plug-in Hybrid—the plug-in version of the third-generation Prius gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle—into key markets. km/L (72 mpg US) (76 g/km CO 2 ). km/L (134 mpg US) (41 g/km CO 2 ). Battery charging power consumption.

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Prius Plug-in Plug Toyota 262

Charged EVs

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The charging port sits high up on the cowl, between the back of the hood and the front edge of the driver’s door. Inside, a row of three buttons lets users select among Hybrid (the default), Electric (when the battery is charged), and e-Save (to hold battery charge for later use) modes. Default: hybrid, not EV.

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Jeep Plug-in Plug Hybrid 112

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 9, 2013

The updated version of the LEAF in Japan delivers range at full charge on the JC08 cycle of 228 km (141 miles)—a 14% improvement over the original version of the LEAF with a 200-km range (124 miles) on the JC08 cycle. kW onboard charger that reduces 220V charging time nearly in half to approximately four hours for full charge.

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2013 Nissan Lithium Ion Li-ion 225

Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) challenge. CAFE mpg US (cars / trucks). Examples of advanced powertrains are turbo charged gas engines, diesel and hybrid. The top speed will be limited to 40 km/h (25 mph) but Dr. Guala points out that “ the longest trip will not take more than 5-6 minutes ” due to the city’s small size.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

The Ioniq Hybrid offers up to the highest fuel economy in the US (up to 58 mpg / 4.05 In driving the PHEV variant, for example, there was little change in the cabin noise level (~60-65 dB as measured on an iPhone) when switching from all-electric operation at 60 mph to hybrid operation (when the engine kicked in). Earlier post.)

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Hyundai Plug-in PHEV Hybrid 150

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2013

—a partnership between Chery Automobile, China’s largest independent car manufacturer, and Israel Corporation—is bringing its Cross Hybrid Concept to the Geneva Motor Show in March. The efficient drive train and excellent energy management system enable the vehicle to achieve a drive range of 100 miles at 60 mph.

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Detroit Chinese Plug-in Auto 261

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 11, 2010

Like hydrogen fuel cells, battery-electrics will require the creation of infrastructure for re-charging, on the go. When fully charged, the vehicle is targeted to achieve a maximum electric-only range of about 13 miles and capable of achieving highway speeds of more than 60 mph in electric-only mode. And then there is range.

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